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Your weekly roundup of the biggest cybersecurity stories from February 7 to 13, 2026. Covering Microsoft Patch Tuesday zero-days, Apple's first 2026 zero-day fix, ZeroDayRAT mobile spyware, Google's Gemini AI abuse report, the Odido telecom breach, BridgePay ransomware, and more.
Business email compromise (BEC) is a social engineering attack where criminals impersonate trusted parties via email to steal funds or data. Learn how BEC works, how to detect it, and how to prevent it with this comprehensive, source-backed guide.
Test your ability to identify phishing emails with our interactive quiz. Learn how phishing attacks work, why they succeed, and how to protect yourself and your organization from email fraud.
Comprehensive guide to securing HR department email against phishing, BEC, and payroll fraud. Covers detection, prevention, incident response, and compliance with IRS, FBI, and NIST guidelines.
Step-by-step incident response guide for businesses and employees whose W-2 forms were sent to a scammer. Covers IRS reporting, identity protection, fraud alerts, and prevention strategies.
A comprehensive guide to CEO impersonation in W-2 phishing requests. Covers attack methodology, real cases like Snapchat and Sprouts Farmers Market, FBI and IRS reporting channels, detection checklists, and prevention frameworks grounded in NIST, FBI IC3, and IRS guidance.
A comprehensive guide to protecting employee personally identifiable information (PII) from phishing attacks. Covers how phishing targets employee data, real breach cases, detection checklists, NIST-based prevention frameworks, zero-trust access controls, and incident response procedures grounded in FBI IC3, IRS, and NIST guidance.
This week's biggest cybersecurity stories: Chinese state hackers hijacked Notepad++ updates for six months, ShinyHunters expand vishing-driven SaaS extortion, APT28 weaponizes a Microsoft Office patch in 48 hours, Substack exposes 700K users, Betterment breach hits 1.4M accounts, and CISA flags multiple actively exploited vulnerabilities.
W-2 scams are business email compromise attacks that trick HR and payroll employees into sending employee tax records to criminals. Learn how these attacks work, how to detect them, and how to protect your organization.
Learn exactly how to report tax scam emails to the IRS, FTC, and FBI. Step-by-step guide with official reporting channels, detection checklist, and prevention strategies backed by 2024 federal data.
Comprehensive guide to email scams targeting tax preparers, accountants, and CPAs. Learn detection methods, prevention controls, and incident response procedures based on IRS, FBI, and NIST guidance.
The new client scam is a targeted spear phishing attack where cybercriminals pose as prospective clients to steal accountant credentials and client data. Learn detection methods, prevention controls, and IRS-recommended response procedures.
Learn why the IRS does not initiate contact through email, how to identify IRS phishing scams, and what to do if you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from the IRS.
Learn how W-2 phishing attacks target HR and payroll departments to steal employee tax data. Includes detection checklist, prevention steps, and IRS reporting procedures.
Learn how to identify fake IRS phishing emails, protect yourself from tax scams, and report fraudulent messages to phishing@irs.gov. Includes detection checklist and prevention steps.
This week's top cybersecurity news: Match Group breach exposes dating app users, malicious VS Code AI extensions steal code, FBI seizes RAMP forum, record-breaking DDoS attack, and more.
Comprehensive guide to identifying, preventing, and responding to tax season email scams. Learn how phishing attacks impersonate the IRS and how to protect yourself during tax filing season.
84.2% of phishing emails pass DMARC authentication. Learn why secure email gateways can't stop modern attacks, how attackers exploit compromised accounts, and what layered defenses actually work.
Learn how AI voice cloning scams work, why they're surging 442%, real cases including a $25 million corporate theft, and how to protect yourself and your family from deepfake vishing attacks.
Comprehensive guide on how artificial intelligence removes traditional phishing red flags like grammar mistakes, why this matters for email security, and how to detect AI-generated scam emails.
Learn what happens technically when you click a phishing link, the risks involved, real-world case studies, and step-by-step incident response guidance backed by FBI and NIST data.
Comprehensive guide to AI-powered phishing attacks covering detection methods, prevention strategies, and incident response. Based on FBI warnings and real cases including the $25 million Arup deepfake fraud.
A comprehensive guide to email verification covering phishing detection, email authentication protocols (SPF, DKIM, DMARC), and Business Email Compromise prevention. Based on FBI IC3 2024 data and NIST guidelines.
Weekly cybersecurity roundup covering VoidLink malware, Fortinet breaches, LastPass phishing campaigns, Pwn2Own Automotive zero-days, and critical vulnerabilities in enterprise software.
Learn to identify phishing emails using proven detection techniques. Includes FBI statistics, real case studies, prevention strategies, and incident response steps.
84.2% of phishing emails pass DMARC authentication. Here's exactly how business email compromise attacks unfold and why traditional filters miss them.
Learn how scammers coordinate attacks across email, SMS, and phone calls to make their schemes feel legitimate—and how the 10-Minute Rule can protect you.
73% of Americans scan QR codes without verification. Scammers are exploiting this with fake codes on parking meters, emails, and public spaces. Here's how to protect yourself.
Grammar mistakes used to be the easiest way to spot a phishing email. AI changed that. Here's what to look for now and the one rule that can protect you.
Scammers can clone your voice from just 3 seconds of audio. One in four adults have already been targeted. Here's the one rule that can protect your family.
AI-generated phishing emails now achieve a 54% click-through rate. The old red flags are gone. Learn the 3-Second Hover Rule to protect yourself.
Your weekly roundup of the biggest cybersecurity news including Microsoft's massive Patch Tuesday, Cisco zero-day exploits, ransomware attacks on major corporations, and browser malware campaigns affecting hundreds of thousands of users.
Learn how to protect yourself from wire fraud and Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams with the Two-Channel Rule. FBI reports $8.5B in losses from 2022-2024.
Why dual authorization stops business email compromise attacks before money moves. A simple two-person rule that prevents costly wire fraud.
Vendor email compromise attacks cost businesses $183K on average. Here's the domain double-check that stops payment redirect scams.
Learn the 2 Minute Callback Rule that can protect your business from wire fraud. FBI reports 66% recovery rate when reported quickly.
Gift card scams cost businesses billions annually. Here's the simple two-channel rule that stops them.
Real estate wire fraud has increased 50x in under a decade. Here's the Callback Rule that stops it.
Learn how payroll diversion scams work and the simple Callback Rule that stops them. A 90-second phone call can prevent a $137K loss.
A roundup of the most significant cybersecurity incidents from this week, including massive botnets, browser extension compromises, critical vulnerabilities, and data breaches affecting millions.
43% of cyberattacks target small businesses. Learn the STOP Framework to protect your business from email scams and Business Email Compromise attacks.
Nonprofits are prime targets for Business Email Compromise attacks. Learn the 10 second verification rule to protect your organization from costly email scams.
Freelancers face 350% more phishing attacks than large enterprises. Learn the simple 5-Second Sanity Check framework to protect yourself from email scams.
Small businesses face 46% of all cyber breaches. Learn the simple 3-second hover rule that can protect your company from costly email scams.
A breakdown of the most dangerous email scams targeting businesses in 2025, based on the TitanHQ State of Email Security Report. Learn the 10-Second Callback Rule to protect yourself.
Business Email Compromise (BEC) cost organizations $2.7 billion in 2023. Learn how these sophisticated scams work and how to protect your small business.
This week's top cybersecurity stories: North Korea's record $2B crypto heist, Microsoft 365 OAuth phishing surge, critical Fortinet vulnerabilities under attack, and Russia-linked hackers target Danish water infrastructure.
Email spoofing lets scammers forge sender details without hacking any accounts. Learn how it works, why email allows it, and how to protect yourself with the trust-but-verify rule.
December is peak hunting season for wire fraud. Learn why fraudsters target businesses during year-end and how the 3-second hover rule can protect you.
Learn the simple 3-Second Hover Rule that catches 80% of phishing attempts. With 193,407 FBI complaints in 2024, this is the one habit that could save you thousands.
Discovered a lookalike domain impersonating your business? Learn how to assess the threat, take action, and protect your brand from domain spoofing attacks.
Learn the right way to report phishing emails in Gmail and Outlook. The spot-report-reset framework helps you protect yourself and train email filters to protect everyone.
Understand the critical difference between phishing and spear phishing. Learn the Scale Test framework to identify targeted attacks before you click, reply, or pay.
A practical guide to implementing DMARC for small businesses. Learn how to protect your domain from email spoofing without an IT team.
A strong password means nothing if it's already been leaked. Learn why checking both strength and breach status is essential for protecting your accounts.
A controller wired $64,200 to criminals impersonating her CEO. Learn the two-question rule framework that stops Business Email Compromise attacks.
Invoice fraud costs businesses billions annually. Learn how document comparison technology catches the subtle changes that traditional email security misses.
Business Email Compromise attacks cost organizations $2.77 billion in 2024. Learn how small businesses can protect themselves with AI-powered email security that doesn't require enterprise budgets.
Protect your inbox in 2026 with Trellix Email Security. Discover advanced AI protection, deployment strategies, and proven results for robust email defense.
A CEO lost $52,900 in under 90 seconds to a vendor impersonation attack. Here's the two-channel rule framework to protect your business from this fast-growing BEC threat.
Protect your business from modern threats with these 7 essential tips on email security for small business Learn proven strategies and expert solutions for 2026
A founder wired $28,700 to a scammer posing as his vendor. The email looked perfect. Here's the 5-point invoice scan framework to protect yourself from invoice fraud.
Learn how to send encrypted email Gmail securely in 2026 with step by step guides, advanced encryption methods, and best practices to protect your data.
Strengthen your organization with our 2026 email security policy guide covering risks, best practices, compliance, and step by step implementation for lasting protection.
Secure your email with this 2026 Barracuda Email Gateway Defense guide Explore features setup threat protection and best practices for robust email security
A real story of how a seasoned CFO wired $43,000 to a scammer in under two minutes. Learn the Double Verification Rule to protect your organization from Business Email Compromise attacks.
Protect yourself from evolving threats with this 2026 McAfee phishing guide Learn expert tips AI solutions and practical steps to stay secure against scams
Secure your business email in 2026 with our expert Sophos Email guide. Discover advanced protection strategies, deployment steps, and best practices for robust security.
Protect sensitive business data with our O365 encryption guide for 2026 Learn step by step setup compliance best practices and advanced security strategies
Learn how to spot the microsoft security alert email scam in 2025 with expert tips, red flags, real examples, and proven strategies to keep your data safe.
Master ESA email in 2025 with expert best practices for clarity, security, and engagement. Learn step by step strategies to improve every message and protect members.
Master egress email security with this essential 2025 guide. Learn expert strategies, emerging threats, compliance tips, and best practices to safeguard your data.
Discover the 2025 guide to Cisco Secure Email Encryption Service. Learn features, compliance, setup, and best practices to protect sensitive business communications.
Discover the 7 best email filters for 2025 to automate organization, boost security, and achieve effortless inbox control with expert tips for every professional.
Learn how to identify genuine microsoft security alert email messages in 2025, spot scams, verify suspicious alerts, and secure your account with expert tips.
Scammers weaponize urgency to bypass your judgment. Learn the 10-second rule and other proven techniques to protect yourself from high-pressure email attacks.
A comprehensive guide to W-2 phishing attacks, including how they work, real-world cases, FBI IC3 statistics, detection checklists, prevention steps, and incident response procedures. Backed by data from the FBI, IRS, NIST, and CISA.
Learn the Known Number Rule - a simple FBI-backed framework to protect your business from Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams that have cost companies $55 billion globally.
One simple habit that stops 95% of email breaches. The 5-second freeze rule for a safer 2025.
How fraudsters exploit year-end urgency to steal thousands through CEO impersonation, and the simple 2-minute rule that stops them.